FXB New Member Jun 21, 2010 #1 I want to know if I could install an external monitor to my toshiba satellite laptop (15 inch) and put my computer with the lid closed under my desk. I've seen this reffered to as clamshell mode or closed display mode. help!
I want to know if I could install an external monitor to my toshiba satellite laptop (15 inch) and put my computer with the lid closed under my desk. I've seen this reffered to as clamshell mode or closed display mode. help!
FuryRosewood Active Member Jun 21, 2010 #2 wouldnt see why not, just making sure it doesnt do anything with power management under windows with the lid closed, you should be fine...
wouldnt see why not, just making sure it doesnt do anything with power management under windows with the lid closed, you should be fine...
FXB New Member Jun 21, 2010 #3 So how would I do this plug the monitor in change the settings so my image goes to the external display then close the lid?
So how would I do this plug the monitor in change the settings so my image goes to the external display then close the lid?
The_Other_One VIP Member Jun 21, 2010 #4 Plus the monitor in, press the hot keys to switch displays (or do so in display properties) then disable sleep on lid-close.
Plus the monitor in, press the hot keys to switch displays (or do so in display properties) then disable sleep on lid-close.
wolfeking banned Jun 21, 2010 #5 push the fn key and F5 you will have to push it a few times to get it to CRT only mode.